As Tampa says goodbye to Ron Paul, Rick Perry returns to the spotlight

Republican Convention Photos of the Day: Thursday

Here’s a wrap-up of Texas headlines from the final day of the Republican National Convention:

1. Rick Perry tries to quell talk that he might run for president in 2016. “2016 is a long way to trying to make any decisions about what you’re doing,” he said. Rick Dunham reports>>

2. GOP delegates talk about getting new blood in 2014. Four terms might be one too many for Texas Gov. Rick Perry, as Texans begin to tire of incumbents. Texas Tribune reports>>

3. Rick Perry is working hard in Tampa to rebuild his brand. He was everywhere and sought out Republicans from South Carolina, Iowa, Tennessee and Louisiana to thank them for aiding his presidential effort. Rick Dunham reports>>

5. What would do Ron Paul do? Edward Vallejo, Arizona alternate delegate, asked that the frustrated Ron Paul supporters consider what Paul would do in their situation. POLITICO reports>>

6. Texas Gov. Rick Perry says, don’t worry about Texas. He doesn’t want Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan to visit the Lone Star State over the next two months. Jennifer A. Dlouhy reports>>

7. Alternate delegate, protester from Texas push causes from sharply different views. One for Romney, one against. Dallas News reports>>

8. Mixed legacy of George W. Bush hovers over Tampa, while last GOP president stays away. Romney and Ryan try to distance themselves from the 43rd president. The Washington Post reports>>

9. Texas Republicans want Texas-sized changes in Washington. Texan Republicans are not like Republicans from other states. The Star Ledger reports>>

10. Rep. Gohmert on Obama foreign policy: Soldiers ‘getting killed under his command for no reason.’ While in Tampa, the Texas Republican said he wants Obama to be held accountable for his foreign policy failures. The Daily Caller reports>>

Keep checking Texas on the Potomac for highlights of Texans and the convention.